Monitor Audio ASB-10 User manual

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Contents
Contents 1
Introduction 2
ASB-10 Capabilities 2
What’s in the box 2
The ASB-10 3
ASB-10 Connections 3
ASB-10 Buttons 3
Remote 4
Changing the Remote Battery 4
Connecting Audio Devices Via Digital Input 5
Connecting Analogue Audio Devices Via Coaxial
Input 5
LED Colour Matrix 6
LED Flashing Patterns 6
Specifications 7
Owner Information 8

Introduction
ASB-10 Capabilities
• Fully active, high performance soundbar system
• 5 discrete power amplifier stages - fully digital amp technology (class D)
• Proprietary 3D spatial effects, consistent in quality irrespective of environment
• Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)
• Digital optical input (Toslink)
• Analogue stereo RCA inputs, 3.5mm Jack (auto-sensing between each input, via analogue switch)
• RCA LFE sub-woofer output (adjustable crossover settings)
• USB port for service, FW update and Airplay network set up
• On-screen set up (OSD) – for all advanced audio features access
• Silicon rubber stand included for secure cabinet top placement
• Designed to fit Sanus™ TV mounting systems
• Optional sturdy Monitor Audio wall bracket with cable hole access and template installation
• Stream audio from your iOS-device to multiple Airstream devices using our Airstream App. Available in the
App Store from 2013.
• Stream audio by Wi-Fi from any PC or Mac using iTunes (version 10 or later) connected to the same wireless
network as the ASB-10.
What’s in the box
• ASB-10
• Remote Control
• Mains lead (region specific).
• Quick Start Guide
• Safety Instructions
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The ASB-10
ASB-10 Connections
1. Auxiliary
Used to connect an analogue stereo audio source
to the ASB-10 using a 3.5mm stereo mini jack
connector (refer to page 8).
2. Mains Input
Used to connect the ASB-10 to the mains (refer
to page 9).
3. Sub Out
Used to connect the ASB-10 to an additional sub
woofer (refer to page 8).
4. Digital Coaxial Input
Used to connect digital coaxial audio source to
the ASB-10 (refer to page 7).
5. USB Input
Used for firmware updates (refer to page ___)
6. Digital Optical Input
Used to connect digital optical audio source to the
ASB-10 (refer to page 7).
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ASB-10 Buttons
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1. Standby
Used to put the ASB-10 in and out of stand by mode. Holding it down for 5 seconds it searches for an
internet firmware update or a USB update.
2. Input Source Toggle
Used to toggle through the Auxiliary and Digital Inputs.
3. Bluetooth
Used to select the Bluetooth input and pair devices to the ASB-10.
4. 3D Sound
Used to change the sound of the ASB-10 to create a 3 dimensional effect (refer to page 16).
5. Volume Down
Used to reduce the volume of the ASB-10.
6. Volume Up
Used to increase the volume of the ASB-10

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Remote
1. Standby
Used to put the ASB-10 in and out of stand by
mode.
2. Volume Up
Used to increase the volume of the ASB-10.
3. Previous Track
Used to select the previous track of the audio
source.
4. Volume Down
Used to reduce the volume of the ASB-10.
5. Mute
Used to mute the sound from the ASB-10. Pressing
it again returns the volume to the previous level.
6. 3D Sound
Used to change the sound of the ASB-10 to create
a 3 dimensional effect (refer to page 16).
7. OK & Play/ Pause
Used to confirm a selection when in the menu and
also used to play/ pause the audio.
8. Next Track
Used to select the next track of the audio source.
9. Input Toggle
Used to toggle through the various analogue and
digital inputs.
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1. Holding the remote in your hands with the buttons
facing up, pull out the draw in the bottom of the
remote.
2. Completely remove the drawer to reveal the
battery.
3. Replace only with the same type, CR2025 3v.
4. Slide the drawer back into the remote.
Changing the Remote Battery

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Making the Connections
Now the location has been decided, connect the sources to the ASB-10 ensuring that none of the cables are not
kinked or stretched.
NOTE: Do not connect the power to the ABS-1 until you have made all of your audio/ video connections.
Connecting Audio Devices Via Digital Input
You can connect the device to the ASB-10 using the Digital Optical or Digital Coaxial outputs from them.
Connecting Analogue Audio Devices Via Coaxial Input
You can connect to the ASB-10 using analogue audio source using a 3.5mm mini jack lead.
Subwoofer Output
To get extra bass from the ASB-10 it has a subwoofer output facility on it. The subwoofer must be purchased
seperately. Simply use a coaxial subwoofer lead to connect from the subwoofer output on the ASB-10 to the LFE
input of the subwoofer. Refer to page 17 for details on the sub woofer settings.
Connecting the Power
Now that all of the signal cables are connected, it is now time to connect the power.
IMPORTANT: Please follow the following instructions in sequence.
1. Connect the mains lead to the ASB-10 (leaving the switch in the off position).
2. Connect to wall socket and where applicable turn on.
3. Turn the mains power switch on the side of the amp panel to the on position. The ASB-10 will power on
straight away. The standby button will illuminate white and the LED on the front will flash blue as it goes
through the initial start up process and then slowly flash blue until it is connected to a wireless network or the
input changed.

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LED Colour Matrix
The table below shows the various colours and flash patterns associated with the front LED and their meanings.
LED Flashing Patterns
The table below shows the names of the flash patterns associated with the LED on the front of the ASB-10.
1 . . . 2 . . . 3 . . . 4 . . . Description Function
Startup Sequence and Standby
Fast flashing
Blue Startup
Solid Red Standby
Normal Operation
Flashing Cyan No Paired
Bluetooth Device
Blinking Blue Bluetooth
Green Auxiliary Source
White Digital Source
Firmware Update
Fast Flashing
Purple
Downloading
Firmware Update
Errors
Fast Flashing
Red Amplifier Current/
Thermal Protection
250ms 250ms 250ms 250ms 250ms 250ms 250ms 250ms 250ms 250ms 250ms 250ms 250ms 250ms 250ms 250ms Pattern Number
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#2
#3

Owner Information
Product Details
Model ASB-10
Product Serial No …………………………………..
Date of Purchase ……………………………………
IP Address on Network ……………………………………
MAC Address of ASB-10 …………………………………..…
Dealer Details
Dealer Name ……………………………………………………………………………….
Address ……………………..………………………………………………………………
...........................................................................................................
Town ................................................................................................
Post code .........................................................................................
Country ………………………………………………………………………….............
E-mail address …………………………………………………………………..………
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monitoraudio.co.uk
Monitor Audio Ltd.
24 Brook Road
Rayleigh, Essex
SS6 7XJ
England
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.monitoraudio.com
Designed and Engineered in the
United Kingdom, made in China
Version 1. 2013